How to Make Cheesy Turnip and Potato Gratin - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and comforting side dish to serve at your next dinner party or family gathering, then look no further than this Cheesy Turnip and Potato Gratin recipe. This dish is a perfect combination of creamy, cheesy, and savory flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Turnips and potatoes are the stars of this gratin, providing a wonderful balance of flavors and textures. The turnips add a slightly peppery and earthy note, while the potatoes brin...

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, or as needed
  • 1 ½ pounds russet potatoes, peeled
  • 1 large turnip, peeled
  • 1 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, divided
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
  • 1 cup half-and-half

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly butter a 9-inch gratin dish.
  • Using a mandoline, slice potatoes and turnip into 1/8-inch-thick slices.
  • Layer 1/2 of the potatoes and turnips in the bottom of the gratin dish. Sprinkle 1/2 of the thyme leaves over the vegetables, season with salt and pepper, and top with 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Layer remaining 1/2 of the potatoes and turnips on top of the cheese. Sprinkle remaining thyme leaves over the vegetables. Season with salt and pepper again. Pour half-and-half evenly over the top and cover with remaining 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese.
  • Cover and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes. Uncover and continue baking until browned and bubbly, about 10 more minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit 10 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    221 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 38mg
    • Sodium: 184mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 260mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 465mg